2021 Skoda Kodiaq · 3,644 MOT tests
2021 Skoda Kodiaq reliability
2021 Skoda Kodiaqs fail 10.5% of first MOT tests, 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 5 Kodiaq years (3,644 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Kodiaqs: 11%)
- 10.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Kodiaqs: 11%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 31,354
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,644
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 1.5% of tests fail here (89% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 60% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Skoda Kodiaq
Fail rate by area
- Tyres3.2%
- Brakes2.9%
- Suspension1.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.3%
- Lights and electrics1.3%
- Seat belts and airbags0.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.02%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.66%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 0.33%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 0.3%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.3%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.3%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Brake pads wearing thin (5.41%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.05%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.2%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.94%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.03%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (1.62%)
Is a 2021 Skoda Kodiaq reliable?
2021 Skoda Kodiaqs fail 10.5% of first MOT tests, 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 5 Kodiaq years (3,644 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Skoda Kodiaq MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.02% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.66% of tests), tyre pressure monitoring system faulty (0.33% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Skoda Kodiaq have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Skoda Kodiaq shows 31,354 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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